The Dark Powers of Tolkien
Title | The Dark Powers of Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | David Day |
Publisher | Hachette UK |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2018-10-18 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 0753733218 |
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion are some of the greatest tales of good versus evil ever told. From the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring, Tolkien's Middle-earth has seen war and rebellion, devastation and loss, in which the powers of darkness emerged. Here in his latest book, best-selling author and Tolkien expert David Day explores Tolkien's portrayal of evil, and the sources that inspired his work: from myth, literature and history. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
The Dark Powers of Tolkien
Title | The Dark Powers of Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | David Day |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2019-02-26 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1684127173 |
"The vast fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkien contains many dark terrors to challenge the forces of good. This compendium of villains includes battle timelines, genealogy charts for creature races, striking illustrations, and well-researched commentary on the evil forces that dwell in Middle-earth. The unique, heat-burnished cover design and handy size make it a conversation starter as well as a great read"--
The Illustrated World of Tolkien
Title | The Illustrated World of Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | David Day |
Publisher | Pyramid |
Total Pages | 367 |
Release | 2019-10-19 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0753734044 |
Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.
The Heroes of Tolkien
Title | The Heroes of Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | David Day |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 301 |
Release | 2018-06-05 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1684121043 |
A compendium of the greatest heroes of Middle-earth, all in one volume. J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with great heroes who rose in the face of crisis to shape the course of that world's history. This volume examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, analyzing the most celebrated heroes from the earliest days of Arda to the end of the War of the Ring. Men, elves, dwarves, and their allies are covered in detail, and each hero's role in the battle against the forces of evil is discussed at length. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Tolkien
Title | Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | David Day |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 285 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Fantasy fiction, English |
ISBN | 0684839792 |
The first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. The maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with the illustrations of characters, places adn events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world.
The Battles of Tolkien
Title | The Battles of Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | David Day |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2017-03 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1626868530 |
An in-depth analysis of the major battles of Tolkien's works, from The Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings. Find out how each battle came about and how it shaped the course of Middle-earth's history in this beautifully-bound leatherette volume, the third title in a successful trilogy
Ring Legends of Tolkien
Title | Ring Legends of Tolkien PDF eBook |
Author | David Day |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 304 |
Release | 2020-11-10 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1645174417 |
Learn the most popular legends about the Rings of Power! The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with an ongoing struggle between good and evil, centered on a set of rings forged by Elves and an evil sorcerer. The Ring Legends of Tolkien recounts stories and conflicts surrounding the Rings of Power. Insightful commentary by Tolkien scholar David Day discusses how people, tactics, and weapons were used to obtain and control the rings, and also how the legends of Middle-earth relate to the real-world mythology on which Tolkien based his famous literary creation. Maps and full-color illustrations help bring this rich universe to life, making it an invaluable reference book for Tolkien fans of all ages. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.